Palmilla · Pedregal · Cabo San Lucas · San José del Cabo · The Corridor
Los Cabos Villas for Rent
The tip of Baja California, where the desert meets two seas.
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2027 in Los Cabos: the weeks that book first
Luxury travelers are booking further ahead than a year ago: in October 2026 Travel Weekly reported that a leading luxury operator’s median lead time in the US market has lengthened by 20%, and at Virtuoso Travel Week in August, advisors reported future leisure sales one and two years out up 50%.
For Christmas, New Year, Presidents’ Day and Easter the best houses in Palmilla, Pedregal and on the Corridor are confirmed 9 to 12 months before arrival, so the 2027 calendar is being written now. Choose a week to see which villas are free, or tell us your month and how flexible you are.
Haute Retreats offers more than 55 Los Cabos villas, from beachfront houses in Palmilla and estates on the coves of the Corridor to villas in Cabo San Lucas, on the cliffs of Pedregal above the Pacific, and near the old town of San José del Cabo. At several of them a private chef and a butler are part of the stay, and every booking includes a 24/7 concierge. Tell us your dates and your group: a Los Cabos specialist replies within 24 hours with three to five villas that fit, and their current rates.
Signature villas
Three signature Los Cabos villas
A starting point, chosen to show the range: a hacienda on the Pacific beach of Pedregal, a beachfront house in Palmilla with a butler and a chef, and a mid-century estate on the coves of the Corridor.
Villa La Datcha
A 20,000-square-foot hacienda on the Pacific beach of Pedregal, with two oceanfront primary suites, a private gym and a spa wing with a Turkish bath and a sauna. A house manager plans each day, from the market run to the dinner menu.
Villas Del Mar 461
A house on the sand in the gated Villas del Mar community, looking out to the Sea of Cortez. The house comes with a personal butler and a chef who cooks breakfast and lunch, daily housekeeping and a golf cart for Palmilla.
Cielito del Mar
A two-acre estate set into the granite of Chileno Bay, designed by the mid-century architect Cliff May, with its own beach, a freeform pool and Jacuzzi among the rocks, and a palapa treehouse for the first coffee of the day.
Where to stay
Los Cabos villas by area
Los Cabos runs along the coast from Cabo San Lucas to San José del Cabo, and each stretch of it suits a different stay. This is how our specialists match a group to an area.
Palmilla
The gated community on Palmilla Bay, on the Sea of Cortez side, about 20 to 30 minutes from the airport: houses on the sand or a short walk from it, and a protected stretch of beach for swimming.
- Casa Roca De Pajaro5 bedrooms · sleeps 10
- Villa Las Brisas5 bedrooms · sleeps 10
- Villas Del Mar 4814 bedrooms · sleeps 8
Pedregal
The gated hillside above the Cabo San Lucas marina, on the Pacific side: villas on the granite facing the sunset, and a few on the sand below, a short drive from the restaurants of the marina.
- Villa Vista Celeste10 bedrooms · sleeps 24
- Casa Alcini8 bedrooms · sleeps 16
- Casa Mirador5 bedrooms · sleeps 12
Cabo San Lucas
The town itself: the marina, Médano Beach and the water taxis to the Arch at Land’s End. From Mar Azul, the marina is a five-to-eight-minute walk.
- Mar Azul7 bedrooms · sleeps 14
San José del Cabo
The quieter eastern end: the galleries and the Thursday art walk of San José del Cabo, in season, the marina at Puerto Los Cabos and gated beachfront communities 25 to 35 minutes from the airport.
- Casa Oliver7 bedrooms · sleeps 18
- Enclave West #176 bedrooms · sleeps 18
- Casa Cielo4 bedrooms · sleeps 8
The Corridor
The coast between the two towns, with the protected, swimmable coves of Chileno and Santa María, and Punta Ballena, whose villas look across the water to Land’s End.
- Cielito del Mar8 bedrooms · sleeps 18
- Casa Carreta6 bedrooms · sleeps 12
- Villa Chileno4 bedrooms · sleeps 8
The East Cape
Beyond San José del Cabo, the shore grows wilder: Playa Tortuga, the surf at Shipwrecks, and the reef of Cabo Pulmo about an hour up the coast.
- Casa BellaMar8 bedrooms · sleeps 15
Which part of Los Cabos is right for you?
The short answer, area by area. A specialist will refine it once we know your dates and your group.
| Area | The feel | Best for | Our villas there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmilla | Gated, beachfront, calm water | Families, beach days | Casa Roca De Pajaro, Villa Las Brisas, Villas Del Mar 481 |
| Pedregal | Cliffside, above the Pacific | Privacy, sunsets, large groups | Villa Vista Celeste, Casa Alcini, Casa Mirador |
| Cabo San Lucas | Lively, close to the marina | Restaurants, boats, first visits | Mar Azul |
| San José del Cabo | The old town, quieter | Couples, galleries, the marina | Casa Oliver, Enclave West #17, Casa Cielo |
| The Corridor | Coves between the towns | Swimming and snorkeling | Cielito del Mar, Casa Carreta, Villa Chileno |
| The East Cape | Remote and wild | Space, surf, reef days | Casa BellaMar |
Find the right villa
Find the right Los Cabos villa
The questions guests ask us most, with the page that answers each one.
- Staffed villasOur collection of houses where a chef and a house team come with the stay.
- Villas for large groupsOur largest houses, for families traveling together.
- Villas near the beachHouses a short walk or a short drive from the sand.
- Palmilla, Pedregal or the Corridor?How the three compare for a family stay.
- Christmas and New Year villasHouses for the festive weeks, across all our destinations.
- Villas in MexicoPunta Mita, the Riviera Maya and the rest of our Mexican collection.
Speak to a specialist
Speak to a Los Cabos villa specialist
Tell us who is coming, the dates and what the week is for, from a family Christmas to a milestone birthday with friends. The specialist who plans the stay replies within 24 hours with a private shortlist, and stays with you until you fly home. Behind every stay is our concierge team, led by Monica.
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The Haute Retreats difference
What a stay with Haute Retreats includes
Los Cabos has no shortage of villas to rent. What we add is the planning before you arrive and the people on the ground while you are there.
The Haute Standard
A 21-day pre-arrival protocol on every booking: preferences and dietary needs captured, the house team briefed, provisioning set, transfers timed to your flights, and a written run-of-stay before you leave home.
Every hour of service in writing
Staff and hours differ from villa to villa, and we set them out before you pay. At Casa Elije in Palmilla, for example, a chef and wait staff serve from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., a butler works the same hours, and a masseuse is on hand six hours a day.
A welcome in person
Every guest is greeted in person on arrival with a welcome amenity chosen for the house, and a member of the local team is on hand throughout the stay.
A concierge for the whole cape
Private chefs, sportfishing from the marina, a sail to the Arch at sunset, tee times, drivers and transfers, arranged by your 24/7 concierge.
Destination guide
Los Cabos villa rentals: the complete guide
A villa is the way to see Los Cabos at your own pace. From a house in Palmilla, the old town of San José del Cabo is about a quarter of an hour away and the marina of Cabo San Lucas twenty to twenty-five minutes, so one day can hold a swim in a calm cove, lunch in town and the sunset from your own terrace. Los Cabos is sixth in our Billionaire Villa Index 2026.
Where the best villas are
Each stretch of the coast has its own kind of house. Palmilla, on the Sea of Cortez, is gated and beachfront, with a protected beach for swimming. Pedregal climbs the granite above the Cabo San Lucas marina on the Pacific side, where the villas face the sunset and the beach below is for walking rather than swimming. The Corridor between the towns has the protected coves of Chileno and Santa María, where guests swim and snorkel. San José del Cabo and Puerto Los Cabos, at the eastern end, are quieter, with the galleries of the old town and a marina of their own; beyond them, the East Cape is the wild shore.
Villas for families and large groups
Villa Vista Celeste in Pedregal takes up to 24 guests in ten bedrooms, with two separate casitas for a nanny or traveling staff. Villa La Datcha and Casa Elije each sleep 20 in ten bedrooms, and Cielito del Mar sleeps 18 in eight. For young children, Casa Roca De Pajaro has a shallow end in its pool and a separate casita for grandparents, and Villa Las Brisas is a short walk from a protected stretch of Palmilla beach.
Private chefs and staff
At Villas Del Mar 461 and Villas Del Mar 481, a personal butler and a private chef for breakfast and lunch are part of the stay. Villa La Datcha, Cielito del Mar, Mar Azul and Casa BellaMar are fully staffed, and at Mar Azul a cook for breakfast and lunch, a butler and a concierge come with the house. Elsewhere a chef can be added for any meal, and our concierge arranges it before you land.
Getting to Los Cabos
Most guests fly into Los Cabos International (SJD), with nonstop flights from many US cities. The drive is about 20 to 30 minutes to Palmilla, 25 to 35 minutes to Puerto Los Cabos and 40 to 60 minutes to Pedregal; private aircraft can also land at Cabo San Lucas, about 15 to 30 minutes from Pedregal. Your concierge times the transfer to your flight, and the villa is stocked before you arrive.
Minimum stays
Most of our Los Cabos villas ask for three to five nights for much of the year, five over Thanksgiving week and seven from mid-December to early January; Villa Gloriosa in Palmilla asks for five for the rest of the year. We confirm the minimum for your dates in writing.
When to go
The best time to visit Los Cabos
Los Cabos is a winter-sun destination with a long season. Each part of the year suits a different trip.
Whale season
Dry, sunny days, and humpback whales passing the coast. Christmas, New Year, Presidents’ Day and Easter book first.
Warm and quiet
Long, sunny days and an easier pace after the high season.
The warm sea
The sea at its warmest for snorkeling and diving, and the coast at its quietest.
Before the festive weeks
Warm days before the festive weeks begin, Thanksgiving week included.
Book 9 to 12 months ahead for Christmas, New Year, Presidents’ Day and Easter, and 6 to 9 months ahead for the rest of the December to April high season.
Questions
Los Cabos villa rentals: your questions answered
What is the best area to rent a villa in Los Cabos?
It depends on the trip. Palmilla is best for beachfront houses and calm water; Pedregal for cliffside privacy and sunsets; Cabo San Lucas for villas close to the marina and Médano Beach; the Corridor for the swimmable coves of Chileno and Santa María; and San José del Cabo for the old town and a quieter pace.
How far in advance should we book a villa in Los Cabos?
Nine to twelve months ahead for Christmas, New Year, Presidents' Day and Easter, and six to nine months ahead for the rest of the December to April high season. The best villas in Palmilla, Pedregal and on the Corridor go first. Our 2027 calendar is open: tell us your month and how flexible your dates are, and we confirm which villas are free within 24 hours.
Are there Los Cabos villas for large groups?
Yes. Villa Vista Celeste in Pedregal sleeps 24 in ten bedrooms, Villa La Datcha and Casa Elije each sleep 20 in ten bedrooms, and Cielito del Mar on Chileno Bay sleeps 18 in eight.
Can we rent a villa in Cabo with a private chef?
Yes. At Villas Del Mar 461 and Villas Del Mar 481 in Palmilla a private chef cooks breakfast and lunch and a personal butler looks after the day, and at Casa Elije a chef and wait staff serve from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. At other villas a chef can be added for any meal, and we set out what is included in writing before you book.
Is there a minimum stay for Los Cabos villas?
Yes. Most ask for three to five nights, and seven over Christmas and New Year. Thanksgiving week is usually five nights, and Villa Gloriosa in Palmilla asks for five for the rest of the year. We confirm the minimum for your dates in writing.
Which part of Los Cabos is best for families?
Palmilla and the Corridor, for their calm, swimmable water. Casa Roca De Pajaro has a shallow end in its pool and a separate casita, and Villa Las Brisas is a short walk from a protected stretch of Palmilla beach. In Pedregal the Pacific beach is for walking, and the calm coves are a short drive away.
How do we get to Los Cabos?
Most guests fly into Los Cabos International (SJD), about 20 to 30 minutes from Palmilla and 40 to 60 minutes from Pedregal. Private aircraft can also use Cabo San Lucas airport, closer to Pedregal. Your concierge arranges the transfer to the villa, timed to your flight.
How much does it cost to rent a luxury villa in Los Cabos?
It depends on the villa, the week and the size of the group: the festive weeks and the rest of the December to April season are the highest. We quote current rates for your dates, with the staff and services included set out in writing.
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Plan your trip: our Los Cabos guides
Plan your Los Cabos villa stay
Tell us your dates and your group: a Los Cabos specialist replies within 24 hours with three to five villas that fit, and their current rates.
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Collection updated October 2026